Valentine's Day 2025 in Portland: Food and Drink

It’s almost that time—Valentine’s Day 2025 is right around the corner. Lots of places are doing special dinners and meals, and we’ve gathered them together here for you. And don’t let V-Day just be for romantic couples! Loving yourself and your friends is just as valid on this day of love.

These listings all take place on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, unless otherwise indicated.

1919

On Valentine’s Day, 1919 is offering a special dessert menu along with their regular full menu. Specials include caramel pot du creme and chocolate decadence cake; they are also offering a bottle of sparkling rosé. Happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm that day, too.

3588 SE Division Street, Portland. 1919 Instagram page

Andina

“We’re celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day with a three-course dinner featuring our full winter menu, and an accompanying amuse to inaugurate the evening. Prix fixe per person is $105, with beverages charged separately.” They also have some “extra-special wines and treats” to add to your meal. At the writing of this article, seats are available starting at 8:30pm. You can also get notified if any additional openings occur. Reserve via Tock.

1314 NW Glisan Street, Portland. Andina website

Astera

Astera, from Chef Aaron Adams, is known for their excellent sustainable plant-based cuisine and interest in fermentation. This year they are offering a special Valentine’s Day menu for $150 per person, not including tip. “It will consist of seven courses of snacks and composed plates highlighting local and seasonal produce from our beloved Oregon.” Note that this dinner is sold out but you can get notified of any openings via Tock.

1407 SE Belmont Street, Portland. Astera website

Ava Gene’s

For Valentine’s Day this year they are offering, “an unforgettable evening filled with delicious bites, great company, and a touch of romance.” The cost is $110 per person. Here’s what is planned for the menu:

Antipasti: Crudo with Grapefruit Pesto
Giardini: Celery with Date, Almond, & Parmigiano
Primi: Carrot Agnolotti, Stracciatella & Oregon Truffle
Secondi: Dry Aged Duck, Celeriac & Duck Jus
Dolci: Mascarpone Semifreddo, Blood Orange & Pistachio

Vegetarian options are available, too, “along with a few delightful surprises to make the evening even more special!” Reserve via Resy.

3377 SE Division Street, Portland. Ava Gene’s website

Bar Carlo

They are offering a three-course prix fixe meal, which includes vegan and gluten-free items throughout the meal. Pricing starts at $45/each for the dinner ($15 needed to reserve your spot and will be applied as a credit to your final bill). with $28 for a drink pairing (including NA) and $35 for a dozen roses delivered tableside if you book before February 10. Here’s the menu:

First course: Choice of ceviche (v), cheese plate, or charcuterie
Second course, all gluten-free: Choice of tamal colado (v) (salsa ranchera, beans, option to add edd) OR steak (patatas bravas con mojo verde, ensalada verde with roasted poblano vinaigrette) OR shrimp molcajete (rice & beans, avo-pico, tortillas)
Dessert, all gluten-free: Choice of hibiscus-ginger sorbet (v) (chocolate covered berries) OR pavlova (quince preserve, glitter, flowers) OR Mexican chocolate cake (spiced pepita crust, orange whip, chocolate dipped candied orange)

There are 6pm and 8pm seatings. Reserve via Eventbrite.

6433 SE Foster Road, Portland. Bar Carlo website.

Bergerac

They have put together a special menu for Valentine’s Day. The cost is $95 per person with an $40 optional wine pairing. Reserve via Tock. Here’s the menu:

Course 1: Chef’s choice amuses bouches
Course 2: Grapefruit & orange segments, pomegranate seeds, honey, mint, goat cheese, almonds, arugula (v) OR Dungeness crab, avocado, iceberg lettuce, apple, lemon aioli
Course 3: Glazed roast pork loin, fennel slaw, chive garlic mash, white wine herb jus OR Salmon Wellington with broccoli purée, fennel slaw, chive garlic mash, pomegranate reduction
Course 4: Macerated berries, brandy snap, lime chiboust

5520 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland. Bergerac website

Celebration Mercado

A market organized “by the people, for the people” is doing their first popup of 2025 in honor of love and Valentine’s. As they say, “love is meant to be celebrated!” Head over to find unique gifts for the one you love. “There will be a variety of goodies to choose from customizable items to even some healthy options. We’ll also have some sweets such as homemade delicious cookies. Plus, come get a tarot reading from one of the sweetest and good energy people, Chrysalis Awakening PDX—who also helped us find this beautiful venue!”

That venue is Rae Loft PDX. The market will pop up on Saturday, February 8 from 11am to 6pm.

2222 NE Oregon Street, Suite 207, Portland. Celebration Mercado Instagram page

DB Dessert

They have a whole menu of Valentine’s Day specials, from cookies to chocolate-covered strawberries, to cupcake. Pre-oder here by February 7 for most items.

2624 NE Alberta Street, Portland. DB Dessert website

Dear Sandy

Starting at 5pm on Valentine’s Day, head to Dear Sandy for their Sweetheart Sundaes ($15 each). There are three:

Coupe Glacée aux Poires: Brandy and rum poached pear, caramel ice cream, whipped cream, and candied Hhazelnuts
Bananas Foster Sundae: Caramelized bananas, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, candied pecans
Gelato al Tiramisù: Amaretto soaked vanilla sponge cake, espresso ice cream, Marscapone whipped cream, shaved chocolate

In addition, chocolate covered strawberries are $2 each. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan options available.

2800 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland. Dear Sandy website

Flying Fish Company

On Valentine’s Day they are offering a four-course dinner in their “toasty warm, newly renovated beer garden.” It is $150 per couple. There are two seatings at 5:45pm and 7:45pm, 8 tables per seating. Reserve via Tock.

Here is the menu:

First Course (shared): 1 Dozen Oysters (a mix of Pacific Northwest varieties)
Second Course (each guest will choose their own salad): Petite Roasted Beet Salad (fresh greens, citrus, goat cheese, pistachios, and a white balsamic honey vinaigrette) OR Petite Butter Lettuce Salad (butter lettuce with radishes, tarragon, chervil, and blue cheese)
Third Course (each guest will choose their own entrée): Yellowfin Au Poivre (Seared yellowfin tuna with black pepper, wild mushrooms, spinach, and celeriac) OR Local Heritage Pork Chop (Pan-seared pork chop with creamy mamaliga, arugula, and grana cheese) OR Ora King Salmon (Seared salmon with potatoes, lentils, aromatics, and herb butter)
Fourth Course (shared): Basque Cheesecake (Rich cheesecake served with ganache and a berry shrub)
Beverages: “A specially curated wine and cocktail list will be available for purchase, featuring bubbles, white wines, and classic cocktails thoughtfully selected to complement your dinner.”

3004 East Burnside Street, Portland. Flying Fish Company website

Fried Egg I’m In Love

At their N Mississippi location, Fried Egg I’m In Love is running their “My Blood Orange Valentine” cocktail special. It’s made with coconut milk, strawberry, blood orange juice, chamomile syrup, rosewater, and lime. You can get it NA for $9 or add tequila for a $12 drink. Available Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16.

3330 N Mississippi Avenue, Portland. Fried Egg I’m In Love website

Gabbiano’s

On Valentine’s Day, Gabbiano’s is welcoming walk-ins of groups of eight guests or less to enjoy some lovely specials along with their regular menu. Specials include lobster ravioli, “Sexy Sicilian Bubbles,” and The Valentino cocktail (gin, Luxardo bitter bianco, blanco vermouth, lychee, lemon). First seating is at 4pm, last one at 9:30pm.

5411 NE 30th Avenue, Portland. Gabbiano’s website

Gumba

I recently had a terrific meal at Gumba and encourage you to consider them for your Valentine’s Day celebration. You can reserve anywhere from 1 to 12 seats and they will need at $25 deposit per person. Reserve via Tock.

1733 NE Alberta Street, Portland. Gumba website

Jake’s Grill

For Valentine’s Day Weekend—Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16—Jake’s is offering a four-course prix fixe menu. The cost is $130 for two people. Reserve via OpenTable (I find their reservation system on their website has a habit of not working). Here’s what to expect on the menu:

Amuse-bouche: Spicy crab cocktail (avocado, cucumber, cilantro )
First Course: Choice of Roasted beet and Tangerine Salad (feta cheese crema, frisee, pistachios, tangerine vinaigrette) OR Shrimp Bisque (Meyer lemon crème fraiche, fines herbes )
Entrée: Choice of Butter Poached Jumbo Prawns (forbidden black rice, lobster butter, crisp leeks) OR Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (spinach, roasted red pepper, smoked gouda, creamy polenta, broccolini) OR 6 oz Filet Mignon & Scampi (Scampi Style Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetable, whipped potato) OR Brown Butter Pertale Sole (roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, croutons, brown butter vinaigrette) OR King Crab Risotto (melted leeks, truffle essence, fresh herbs)
Dessert: Chocolate Gourmandise (crisp nougatine, pistachio ice cream, blood orange syrup)

611 SW 10th Avenue, Portland. Jake’s Grill website

Lauretta Jean’s

Cakes, cheesecake, pies, cream puffs, and brownies are on the Valentine’s menu at Lauretta Jean’s. You can pre-order for pickup on Thursday, February 13 from 11am to 9pm; Friday, February 14 from 10am to 10pm; and Saturday February 15 from 10am to 10pm. Pick-up is at their Division Street shop. Order here.

3402 SE Division Street, Portland. Lauretta Jean’s website

Mucca Osteria

On Valentine’s Day they are offering a four-course prix fixe menu. Cost is $150 per person, prepaid, plus 20% gratuity. There is an optional wine pairing for $85. Order via Tock. Here is the menu:

Benvenuto dello Chef: Tidepoint Oysters ( Champagne mignonette, grapefruit espuma)
Antipasti: Choice of Beet Cured Salmon (creamy cucumber, garlic sauce, pickled seasonal vegetable, tobiko) OR Venison Tartare (orange, mushroom tapenade cornichon, crostini
Primo: Choice of Halibut Filled Ravioli (lemon-butter Parmesan) OR Tagliatelle with Squab Ragù (herbed parsnip crema)
Secondo: Choice of Prime NY Stiploin Steak (foie gras & truffle cream sauce, seasonal truffle) OR Fish of the day (fennel & leek gratin, Sasanian caviar)
Intermezzo: Lemon Gelato
Dolci: Choice of Pistachio Entremet (raspberry) OR Flourless Chocolate Port Cake (strawberries)

1022 SW Morrison Street, Portland. Mucca Osteria website

Navarre

For Valentine’s Day they are offering a Czechoslovakia-inspired four-course prix fixe dinner for $75 per person. Wine pairings available at $35 or $55 each. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 503-232-3555.

10 NE 28th Avenue, Portland. Navarre website

L’Orange

They are offering a special tasting menu for $250 per person. It includes six courses (plus bonus items) with wine or NA pairings included—be sure to indicate which one you want when you book. Note: a 20% gratuity default is in place. They have also removed a few tables and chairs to make this a more intimate dining experience. Seating options include the Chef’s Counter, Blue Room, and Purple Room. Reserve via OpenTable.

2005 SE 11th Avenue, Portland. L’Orange website

Pambiche

Valentine’s Day just happens to be Cuban restaurant Pambiche’s anniversary and they are celebrating 25 years in business this year. In honor of that, guests can enjoy free birthday cake with their lunch and dinner meals throughout Valentine’s Day weekend. Cake options include Tres Leches and Alfajores, and Café con Tres Leches (a spin on the Tres Leches and the Café Con Leche coffee drink, reminiscent of Tiramisu).

They are also running a more expansive anniversary special that weekend, too. The Cuban dish Chilindrón de Carnero, served with black beans, white rice and ripe plantains. A glass of Pambiche’s Sangria comes with it, as well as Arroz con Leche de Coco for dessert. This special is $25 in honor of the 25th anniversary at Pambiche.

2811 NE Glisan Street, Portland. Pambiche website

Pix Patisserie

Pix is back, partnering with Can Font (they took up residency in our restaurant in 2023) for a prix fixe dine-in dessert and drink menu for two, plus the option to add some savory snacks, too. It’s $65 for two (not each) on both Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14. Two seatings: 7pm and 8:30pm each day. Reserve on their website. Here’s the menu:

Two individual desserts from a selection of six (Chocolate Truffle Heart, St. Honoré, Jubilee, Opera, Tiki Tiki, or Incognito)
Two beverages from a selection of cocktails, wines, and NA options
Gratuity

A few more suggestions from the Pix folks: “Start off with one of our featured beverages, such as a Pink Martini or Heidsieck French 75, both created with Can Bar’s house gin, Gin Through the Sages. Or choose from a selection of sparkling wines, dessert wines and locally crafted tea blends. If you are not quite ready for dessert, add on a savory snack such as a petit selection of cheeses or Can Bar conservas board. And then, enjoy one of six signature desserts.”

Pix is also offering a variety of Valentine specials you can order starting Friday, February 7. There are chocolate boxes, heart-shaped macarons, St. Honoré, and more. Order here.

2225 E Burnside Street, Portland. Pix Patisserie website

Shop Halo Halo

You can pre-order some of their delicious Filipino sweets for Valentine’s Day. The deadline to order is Sunday, February 9 at 9pm. Pick up on Valentine’s Day, Friday February 14 between the hours of 10am and 5pm.

You can order a mini Mahal Kita Halo Halo Variety Box for $20 or items a la carte. The variety box includes 2 Ube Cupcakes, 2 Strawberry Coconut Shortbread, 1 Pistachio Sans Rival, and 1 Strawberry Guava Cheesecake. The a la carte menu includes all the items above, as well as: Ube Crinkle Cookies, Ube Cheesecake, Cashew Sans Rival. and 6″ Ube Cakes

They will also have individual items available for purchase on the day of until sold out. Order here.

4981 SE Woodstock Blvd, Suite 2, Portland. Shop Halo Halo website

Someday

They are partnering with Ruthie’s (their neighbor on the big patio outside) to offer a special a la carte food and beverage menu for Valentine’s Day. They are “celebrating the weekend by turning into a classic steakhouse.” Look for “old school classics done Someday style.” Reserve via Resy.

Down The Alley, 3634 SE Division Street, Portland. Someday website

Taylor Street Tavern

They are offering a special four-course meal for Valentine’s Day. No pricing is indicated as of the writing of this roundup. Reserve via OpenTable.

808 SW Taylor Street, Portland. Taylor Street Tavern website. Facebook event info

Three Sisters Nixtamal

This year the sisters are offering limited edition pink tortillas & masa for Valentine’s week. They are pink because of a little bit of beet powder, so naturally colored. Order on their website or call/text 503-616-0853 to secure your “tortillas and masa hechas con amor.” Pick them up anytime between Tuesday, February 11 and Friday, February 14.

7475 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland. Three Sisters Nixtamal website

Urban Fondue

For Valentine’s Day, Urban Fondue is offering a four-course dinner. No pricing is indicated as of the writing of this roundup. Reserve via OpenTable

2114 NW Glisan Street, Portland. Urban Fondue website. Facebook event info

Yaowarat

For Valentine’s Day they are offering their regular menu as well as specials from their culinary team. Everything will be a la carte. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended (tables in the dining room, as well as counter/chef-counter reservations). Reserve via Tock.

7937 SE Stark Street, Portland. Yaowarat website

Zilla Sake

This sake bar serves great food and on Valentine’s Day they are offering a special Omakase experience. It is $150 per person and takes 2 hours. Dessert is included and beverages are separate. Reserve via Tock.

1806 NE Alberta Street, Portland. Zilla Sake website

Note: We will update this with new options as we head toward February 14.

Updated February 5, 2025.